Five-Slot Thunderbolt 4 All-Flash NASbook
QNAP TBS-h574TX-i3-12G All-Flash NASbook
A compact all-flash NASbook with five hot-swappable E1.S/M.2 NVMe positions, two Thunderbolt 4 ports, one 10GBASE-T port, one 2.5GbE port and two USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports.
Direct-connected all-flash storage for creative workflows
The QNAP TBS-h574TX-i3-12G brings five E1.S or M.2 NVMe positions, Thunderbolt 4, 10GbE and 2.5GbE into a compact NASbook format. It is positioned for film sets, small studios, small-scale video-production teams and SOHO users handling real-time editing, large-file transfer, backup and collaborative movement of media between production stages.
Key features and benefits
Five NVMe storage positions
Each E1.S position includes a pre-installed adapter for M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe SSDs.
Hot-swappable SSD workflow
Hot swapping and the stated automatic RAID disk replacement feature support project continuity.
Dual Thunderbolt 4
Two Thunderbolt 4 ports provide direct connections for supported Mac and Windows hosts.
10GbE plus 2.5GbE
Built-in 10GBASE-T and 2.5GbE ports support fast network transfers and shared workstation access.
Fast external transfers
Two USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports support file import and export with USB storage devices.
Flexible operating system
The platform runs QuTS hero and can be switched to QTS based on workflow needs.
Who is this model best for?
A strong choice for
- Video-production teams needing portable shared storage
- Direct Thunderbolt connections from Mac or Windows hosts
- All-flash project media
- Large-file transfer and backup
- Small studios and SOHO creative work
Consider another model if you need
- You require 3.5-inch hard-drive bays
- You need third-party Thunderbolt external-storage support
- You need confirmed processor or installed-memory details before purchase
Key specifications
- Drive positions
- 5 × E1.S up to 15 mm, PCIe Gen 3 x2
- M.2 support
- 5 × M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 3 via pre-installed adapters
- Drive compatibility
- E1.S or M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe
- Hot-swappable
- Supported
- Networking
- 1 × 10GBASE-T; 1 × 2.5GbE RJ45
- Thunderbolt
- 2 × Thunderbolt 4
- USB
- 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 2; 1 × USB 2.0
- HDMI
- 1 × HDMI 1.4b
- Dimensions
- 60 × 215 × 199 mm, excluding foot pad
- Power supply
- 120W adapter
Full technical specifications
Processor, memory and storage
| CPU Architecture | 64-bit x86 |
|---|---|
| Floating Point Unit | Supported |
| Encryption Engine | Supported |
| Hardware-accelerated Transcoding | Supported |
| Flash Memory | 5GB (Dual boot OS protection) |
| Drive Bay | 5 x E1.S up to 15mm (5x PCIe Gen3 x2) Pre-install adapter to support M.2 2280 for each slots |
| Drive Compatibility | E1.S or M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe |
| Hot-swappable | Supported |
| M.2 Slot | 5 x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 3 slots (via pre-installed adapter) The system is shipped without SSD. |
| SSD Cache Acceleration Support | Supported |
| Max. Number of Concurrent Connections (CIFS) - with Max. Memory | 1500 |
Network, ports and expansion
| 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Port (2.5G/1G/100M) | 1 |
|---|---|
| 10 Gigabit Ethernet Port | 1 x 10GBASE-T (10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100M) |
| Wake on LAN (WOL) | Supported |
| Jumbo Frame | Supported |
| Thunderbolt Port | 2 (Thunderbolt™ 4) Supports only Thunderbolt connections for Windows & Mac hosts and USB storage devices. Third-party Thunderbolt external storage devices are not supported. |
| USB 2.0 port | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Port | 2 |
| HDMI™ Output | 1, HDMI™ 1.4b |
Physical, environmental and power
| Form Factor | Set-top design |
|---|---|
| LED Indicators | Status, USB copy, SSD 1-5 |
| Buttons | Status, USB copy, Reset |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 60 × 215 × 199 mm Dimensions do not include foot pad (foot pad may be up to 30mm / 1.18 inches high depending on model) |
| Weight (Net) | 2.24 kg |
| Operating Temperature | 0 - 40 °C (32°F - 104°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -20 - 70°C (-4°F - 158°F) |
| Relative Humidity | 5-95% RH non-condensing, wet bulb: 27°C (80.6°F) |
| Power Supply Unit | 120W Adapter (19VDC output, 100-240VAC input) |
| Power Consumption: Operating Mode, Typical | 46 W |
| Fan | System fan: 2 x 40mm CPU fan: 1 x 75mm |
| System Warning | Buzzer |
Frequently asked questions about the TBS-h574TX-i3-12G
What is the QNAP TBS-h574TX-i3-12G?
It is a compact five-position E1.S/M.2 NVMe all-flash NASbook for video-production, file-transfer, backup and collaboration workflows.
How many SSD positions does the TBS-h574TX-i3-12G have?
It has five E1.S positions, each with a pre-installed adapter for M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe SSDs.
Which drives does the TBS-h574TX-i3-12G support?
It supports E1.S or M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe SSDs.
Are the SSD positions hot-swappable in the TBS-h574TX-i3-12G?
Yes. The SSD positions are hot-swappable.
Which network ports are built into the TBS-h574TX-i3-12G?
It includes one 10GBASE-T port and one 2.5GbE RJ45 port.
How many Thunderbolt ports does the TBS-h574TX-i3-12G have?
It has two Thunderbolt 4 ports for supported Windows and Mac host connections and USB storage devices.
Which USB ports does the TBS-h574TX-i3-12G include?
It includes two USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports and one USB 2.0 port.
What form factor is the TBS-h574TX-i3-12G?
It uses a compact set-top NASbook design.
What are the dimensions of the TBS-h574TX-i3-12G?
Its stated chassis dimensions are 60 × 215 × 199 mm, excluding the foot pad.
Can the TBS-h574TX-i3-12G use third-party Thunderbolt external storage?
No. Third-party Thunderbolt external storage devices are not supported.
Important information
The system is shipped without SSDs.
Third-party Thunderbolt external storage devices are not supported.
The stated dimensions exclude the foot pad, which may be up to 30 mm high depending on the model.
